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Farmington, CT|
Farmington OKs Redevelopment Of Former Barnes & Noble Site
The zoning board has approved plans to redevelop the site with a jewelry store, ice cream shop, and children's activity gym lined up.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Artist Behind Oak Lawn Behind 9/11 First Responder Memorial Gives Talk At Oak Lawn Library
Artist Erik Blome reflects on creating “Heralds of 9/11,” incorporating beams from the fallen WTC towers Aug. 20 at the Oak Lawn Library.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Tuscaloosa Businessman Raising Funds To Aid Colombian Earthquake Victims
A Tuscaloosa businessman is raising money to provide disaster-relief supplies to families in Colombia
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Adorable New Baby Muntjac Born At Elmwood Zoo: PHOTOS
Elmwood's newest resident was safely delivered this week.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Deerfield, IL|
Riverwoods Launching Community Survey To Help Shape Village Priorities
Residents will be asked to weigh in on local needs, expectations and future priorities in an anonymous online survey.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
‘This Camp Will Not Die’: MERC Basketball Camp Celebrates 20 Years In Huntington Area
MERC’s 20th summer brought 185 campers, about 40 staff members, scholarship fundraising and a Bahamas trip giveaway.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Doctor Finds Community On Set Of Hit CBS Show
After being involved in the making of season 1 of the hit CBS show, a Greenwich doctor was brought back for season 2 as an extra.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|
Fairfax County Contractor Accused Of Stealing Nearly $2 Million From Falls Church Software Firm
A former Falls Church software contractor faces seven wire fraud counts in an alleged scheme involving nearly $2 million.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Public Safety Panel Delays Straw Poll As Facility Options Narrow And Cost Estimates Take Shape
Ridgefield's public safety facilities panel delayed a straw poll as members refine lower-cost police and fire facility plans for Aug. 31.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
City Of Joliet Sidewalks Upkeep, Maintenance Program, Remain A High Priority: City Hall Officials
Joliet has faced some civil lawsuits in recent years in regard to danger spots where sidewalks or streets are broken or left unrepaired.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Medford, NY|
No Arrest, Close To 4 Years After Crash That Killed LI Teen Called A 'Hero' For Pushing Sister Out Of Way
Tyler Phillips, 13, was fatally struck by a vehicle operated by a driver who left the scene in Coram in October 2022, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
The Secret Lives Of Bodega Cats On The Upper East Side
Several local felines are featured in a new book, "Bodega Cats of New York" by Dan Rimada.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Northbrook, IL|
New Principal, Curriculum Leader Set To Welcome District 30 Students Back
Wescott School students will meet Principal Tony Candela when classes begin Aug. 19, while Katherine Kelly takes over curriculum leadership.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Newark’s Drop In Homicides This Year Leads Nation, New Data Shows
Homicides also decreased in other major U.S. cities, including Raleigh, Baltimore, Arlington, Boston, Miami and Washington D.C.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Howell, NJ|
Metal Water Bottles Banned In Howell Schools
Students carrying refillable water bottles will no longer be able to use the metal bottles that have become highly popular.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
NYT Reporter Who Authored Kai Spears Story Testifies In Defamation Trial
Here's our extensive courtroom coverage from the fourth day of the defamation trial brought against the NYT by a former UA basketball player
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Wilmington's Violent Carl Ellis Pleads Guilty To His Crimes, Ends Up At Big Muddy Correctional Center
Carl Ellis grabbed the child's mother and forced her to the ground and then he struck her, which caused her to black out.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Beaumont Planning Commission Delays Consideration Of Digital Billboards
Last year, the city council directed staff to explore if digital billboards should come to Beaumont.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Early Or Late Party Guests Shouldn’t Disrupt Host's Plans [The Question]
Readers say hosts shouldn’t let habitually early or late guests derail the party, but they should give grace when delays are unavoidable.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Merichka's Reveals Why It Won't Buy Electric Generator Despite Facing Back To Back Power Outages
The iconic Merichka's restaurant at 604 Theodore St. remains closed this week, and people are complaining they need a generator.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Bridgeport, CT|
Bridgeport Man Arrested With 'Realistic-Looking Facsimile Shotgun', Cops Say
Fairfield police also found a knife in the suspect's possession following a traffic stop, according to authorities.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Electric Car Catches Fire, Ignites RivCo Hillside
An electric vehicle ignited on Westbound Gilman Springs Road, leading to a lengthy road closure.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|
At Phillies Field Of Dreams Game, Baseball's Spirituality Pervades
"Baseball is a ceremony, a ritual, as surely as sacrificing a goat beneath a full moon is a ritual," W.P. Kinsella wrote.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|
‘I Will Never Be That Little Girl Again’: LI Nail Salon Crash Survivors Speak
Families described lost futures, lasting injuries and daily trauma after the crash that killed 4 at Hawaii Nail & Spa in Deer Park.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Lemont, IL|
'Scouting Has Offered Me So Much': Lemont Teen Earns Rank Of Eagle Scout
Katie Chuchla has been involved with Scouts since 2018, when she started as a Wolf Scout.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Suspect Arrested With 'Realistic-Looking Facsimile Shotgun' In Fairfield: Police
Officers also found a knife in the suspect's possession following a traffic stop, according to authorities.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|
These Are The Best Places To Start A Small Business In NJ
New data ranked New Jersey ZIP codes by costs, business networks and workforce competition for startups.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|
Unlicensed Movers Caught In NJ: What Residents Should Know
Here's how New Jersey residents can check a mover, spot a broker and avoid costly surprises.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|
New Brunch Spot Set To Open In Garwood Next Month
The restaurant held a soft opening on Aug. 12.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|
Fredericksburg Planning Commission Backs State-Mandated Zoning Changes
Fredericksburg planners backed zoning changes affecting parking near transit, manufactured homes, data centers and solar projects.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade Is About To Look Very Different
Construction has begun on the first of up to 16 large digital billboards planned for downtown Santa Monica.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
‘Slow Down’: Huntington Officials Sound Alarm After Deadly LI Work-Zone Crash
The warning came days after a construction worker was killed and 2 others were seriously injured in a Nesconset crash.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain, PA|
Blue Bell Company Provides The Magic Behind Field Of Dreams Phillies Game Thursday Night
Hundreds of acres of cornfields, hundreds of thousands of square feet of sod, and much more.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
5 NJ Governors Agree: Helping Prisoners Heal From Trauma Can Pay Big Dividends [VIDEOS]
These well-known Republicans and Democrats found some common ground – and it involves "compassion and understanding" for prison inmates.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Tampa, FL|
Paint 22, Tropical Home Gallery Partner To Create Ybor City Creative Hub
The veteran-focused arts organization Paint 22 has partnered with a new Ybor City art gallery to open a new creative hub in the district.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|
Search Continues For German Shepherd Seen Along I-580
CHP is asking Dublin and Pleasanton residents to report sightings of the loose dog, and not to chase or call out.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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Vernon, CT|
The 'Eels' Have It: Vernon Council Backs $5.1 Million Federal Culvert Grant Application
Vernon is seeking $5.1 million for culvert removal, replacement, and restoration work, which would help the local eel population.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Save Temecula, City Prepares For SDG&E Open House Meeting On Golden Pacific Powerlink Project
To date, SDG&E has shared only one alternative route for the proposed nearly 200-foot-tall power transfer lines slated to run through town.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|
New Rules, Schedule For Howard Co. Students Heading Back To School
Howard Co. school leaders are banning the use of Google/Gmail on high school laptops and the new schedule includes inclement weather days.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Man Held In Stalking Cases After Judge Cites ‘Persistent Pattern’
Kishaun Davis, 22, faces felony charges involving three women, including allegations of stalking, secret recordings and property damage.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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